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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.75 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.75 and 114.50 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.75 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.75 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.75 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 78,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,403.88/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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